Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Role
Job Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Pectus Service Department: Physiotherapy Reports to: Allied Therapy Manager
Overall Purpose of the Job
We deliver exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.
Key Responsibilities
1. Professional Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and deliver an effective Pectus Physiotherapy Service based on assessment of needs.
* Develop and administer high-quality service by identifying and implementing operational procedures aligned with best practice standards.
* Stay updated with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job.
* Enhance skills to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment as additional roles may be demanded e.g. data analysis, clinical audit, professional development and research.
2. Management Responsibilities:
* Participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager.
* Create and promote good working relationships through open communication.
* Contribute to and participate in staff induction, staff appraisal and in-service training programmes.
* Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
* Maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work-related injuries/incidents.
* Regularly review and update Pectus Service Policies and Standard Operating Procedure documents.
* Assist the Allied Therapy Manager in achieving Quality and Accreditation requirements for Physiotherapy.
* Provide intra-disciplinary education to promote physiotherapy service in Beacon Hospital.
* Provide flexible assistance to the Allied Therapy Manager in delivering clinical care and in operational roles such as Policy and Procedure Document updates, Beacon Hospital committee participation where required.
3. Staff Management
* Lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.
* Encourage professional development of team members through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.